Synthetic Cheesecloth Grade 40

A plain weave polyester staple fiber fabric weighing under 170 g/m² with not more than 33 warp ends and filling picks per square centimeter, certified as Grade 40 cheesecloth. It meets the statistical definition for cheesecloth in HTS 5512.99.0030 due to its low thread count and lightweight construction, ideal for straining and filtering applications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China12%+35.0%47%
🇲🇽Mexico12%+10.0%22%
🇨🇦Canada12%+10.0%22%
🇩🇪Germany12%+10.0%22%
🇯🇵Japan12%+10.0%22%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5512.19.00Higher: 48.6% vs 47%

If weighing over 170 g/m²

Heavier cheesecloth exceeds the weight limit in statistical note (d), shifting to other woven fabrics under 5512.19.

6002.90Lower: 18% vs 47%

If knitted rather than woven

Knitted synthetic staple fiber fabrics fall under Chapter 60, not woven fabrics of Chapter 55.

5513.19.00Higher: 49.9% vs 47%

If containing <85% synthetic staple fibers

Blends with less than 85% synthetic staple fibers are classified in Chapter 55 heading 5513 for mixed fabrics.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify fabric weight ≤170 g/m² and thread count ≤33 warp/filling per cm² via lab testing to confirm cheesecloth classification

Include mill test certificates documenting ≥85% synthetic staple fiber content to avoid reclassification